Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1046 - 666: Let him do the embarrassing thing? _2

Chapter 1046: Chapter 666: Let him do the embarrassing thing? _2

Again, after six transformations, the dense branches were now adorned with silver light, shining like the full moon, complementing the golden lotus and the Dragon Tiger Fruit Position below, as if the sun and moon rose together.

At this point, the trials of True Immortal Six Tribulations, Heavenly Immortal Six Tribulations, and the Twelve Tribulations were all complete.

This chilly silver radiance was extremely intense, forming a stark contrast with the faint golden light on the Lotus Platform during the Nine Tribulations when the Fruit Position had to be forcibly taken.

[Sixth Grade. Carefree Life Transformation Technique: Perfection]

[Remaining Demon Lifespan: Ninety-Eight Tribulations]

Shen Yi closed his eyes to introspect.

Among the rippling silver light, the branches hanging high seemed slightly empty, evidently missing something.

Having experienced the strength of a hundred tribulations or more, a mere six tribulations did not represent a substantial increase in power, but importantly, it was through practicing the Carefree Life Transformation Technique that Shen Yi began to grasp the essence of Taixu.

He did not stand up but once again mobilized the Demon Lifespan, attempting to harvest the Taixu Dao Fruit.

...

In a serene hall of the Jianyang Prefecture Office.

A middle-aged man is reclining at the top, his figure slightly gaunt within the dark red cloak, with one hand propping his cheek, seemingly with eyes closed in rest.

Scattered below were several people standing, and despite being in the government office, their attire varied greatly, clearly not typical government officials.

As Ye Lan stepped into the hall, the side glances turned towards her, and one quietly warned, "There’s been a mishap."

"..."

Ye Lan’s expression changed slightly; the urgency of her return journey stemmed from a feeling that the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva’s sermon was not as straightforward as it seemed on the surface.

If it was due to hitting a bottleneck and urgently needing the Human Emperor Qi for a breakthrough, then the gains from this sermon would not only fail to advance progress but might not even compensate for the loss from the Imperial Court stripping away the four Wheel Treasures.

A loss overall.

Indeed, there was a subsequent move by those people.

"You’re mistaken, it’s not the Bodhi Sect." The person who spoke shook their head with a helpless sigh.

Hearing this, Ye Lan’s eyes flickered with confusion, but she first turned to look at the dominant figure in the hall draped in the dark red cloak, bowing respectfully to the middle-aged man.

In the Demon Slayer Bureau, ranks are strictly categorized.

From the lowest Demon Slayers to the Demon Slayer Officers garrisoning a prefecture, up to Titled Generals like Ye Lan, all belonged to the Great Nan Continent.

Above them were the three Titled Generals who oversaw the entire Demon Slayer Bureau of the Great Nan Continent.

This person was one of them, named Yang Mingli.

Last time the Seven Treasures Bodhisattva preached at He Mountain, hidden within the clouds, and among the figures that pursued afterward was this individual.

"This time it’s the Three Immortals Sect."

Yang Mingli opened his eyes, his expression unreadable with no clear indication of happiness or anger: "Demons entered the Great Nan Continent, going on a rampage, destroying three government offices alone, more than half of the seven Demon Slayers wounded or killed, and three Demon Slayer Officers sacrificed their lives to stop them, all falling in the process."

"Jianyang Prefecture, it’s the fourth place it attacked."

His calm words, however, filled the assembled people with shame.

Allowing a Demon to wreak such havoc was undoubtedly the responsibility of these Titled Generals.

"What about the Land God?"

Ye Lan did not rush to blame herself but frowned instead.

Since many of her colleagues were standing around not doing much, it implied the Demon was subdued, so it was natural to ask for reasons first.

The Land God, being the lowest-ranking Immortal Official in the Immortal Court, although not highly powerful, was capable of observing all changes within a region and timely notifying the Imperial Court.

This was also a manifestation of the joint governance of Shen Zhou between the Immortal Court and the Human Emperor.

Just one region could be overlooked, but the fact that three prefectures had issues and the Demon Slayer Bureau only became aware afterward, clearly something was amiss.

"That’s exactly the problem."

Yang Mingli straightened his body slightly, visibly a middle-aged man, yet his movements seemed aged, full of the air of twilight.

His murky eyes slowly swept over the crowd below: "It seems like our Earth Spirit has dozed off, yet, after the Demon Slayer Bureau captured this monstrous beast, in less than half a day, he sent us its origin."

"Has an owner?" Ye Lan immediately understood.

With the suppression of Emperor’s Aura, without an Immortal leading the way, it is rare for demons to cultivate to a level that causes disaster to the world. However, those bold enough to show up after causing trouble are few.

"Three Immortals Sect, the mount of Qing Mei Ancestor." A colleague clenched his fist, his expression dark.

This statement did not dispel the doubts in Ye Lan’s eyes. She knew of Qing Mei Taoist, and had even interacted with him recently due to matters concerning the Jade Dragon Sect.

But a mere Taiyi Immortal of leisure standing was hardly influential enough to have General Yang bring along a group of Titled Generals to discuss this matter here.

Among the eight present, at least six could easily subdue him, let alone a mere mount.

"Three doubts."

Yang Mingli raised a finger: "Why did the Land God turn a blind eye? How can a mount of a Taiyi Immortal be as powerful as her, and... why, when her mount caused trouble, was it her master who came forward?"

Each question made their faces grow uglier.

The master of Qing Mei Taoist is called Old Ancestor of Jade Pond. He is a Daluo Immortal Venerable with many disciples under his command, some of whom are famous officials in the Immortal Court, like Hong Jing.

Such a figure personally sent a letter asking to spare the life of that monstrous beast, to bring it back to the sect for punishment, and Qing Mei even made significant compensations, which were sent promptly to the Imperial Court.

"I can’t understand these three issues; thus, I’m somewhat anxious."

Yang Mingli withdrew his hand: "Of course, the Imperial Court will think about these matters. We just need to handle the present issues. Since the Imperial Court has no intention of returning those compensations, after consulting with three others, we plan... to send this monstrous beast back."

"Of course, we can’t send it back under the name of the Divine Dynasty. These matters of face still need to be considered. You are the Peak Master from Shenxu Mountain, a disciple of the Three Immortals, and arguably of the same generation as them. Get ready and set off."

"..."

Ye Lan finally understood why many colleagues were specially waiting here for her.

Her once nominal reputation, indeed, has always been used for handling matters of the Demon Slayer Bureau.

For instance, if the Imperial Court were to send someone directly, that would mean they are actively sending it back. But her, being a public disciple of the Three Immortals, by having her come forward, it would appear that the Three Immortals Sect is taking it back.

She bowed her head to stare at the ground, feeling inexplicably uncomfortable.

It wasn’t because she couldn’t put aside this face, but because of something else.

"Has General Yan agreed?" Ye Lan took a deep breath and looked back.

"I knew you were going to bring him up. He indeed does not agree, but the minority must follow the majority." Yang Mingli stood up, walked beside Ye Lan, and said softly: "From the day you joined the Demon Slayer Bureau, you should understand, we prioritize the bigger picture."

"Everyone feels uncomfortable... but I’ve already sensed something odd. Something is off, and Shen Zhou is about to explode, and it must not start from the Great Nan Continent."

The matter of Seven Treasures Bodhisattva preaching still hasn’t been responded to by the Immortal Court.

This time the Land God has acted like this.

This doesn’t seem like what the Immortal Court, who wishes to govern Shen Zhou together with the Human Emperor, would do.

"But I am no longer the Peak Master of Shenxu Mountain."

Ye Lan was silent for a moment, causing everyone to look towards her.

"What happened?" Yang Mingli frowned and looked over, having suggested repeatedly that the Demon Slayer Bureau help solidify Ye Lan’s position within the Three Immortals, and even further, but unfortunately, she had rejected many times.

"The current Peak Master of Dan Peak is Shen Yi, the Demon Slayer Officer of Jianyang Prefecture." Ye Lan didn’t intend to explain further and brushed over it with a single sentence.

"..."

Yang Mingli and the group of Titled Generals obviously heard this unfamiliar name for the first time.

Seeing that Ye Lan was not intent on elaborating, he remained silent for a moment and did not inquire further, at least keeping her status within the Demon Slayer Bureau.

"Then you should explain it to him, and remember to come back as soon as possible."

"I understand."

Ye Lan nodded, but felt somewhat parched.

Qing Mei was a figure of the ancestor’s generation, and connecting with her required an equal status. This trip to Shenxu Mountain was originally meant to help Shen Yi, but she did not expect to encounter such an issue upon her return.

Thinking of the young man’s personality, she truly did not know how to start.